MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre and rear exhaust join corroded and deteriated
rear tyres cracking and perishing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre and rear exhaust join corroded and deteriated
rear tyres cracking and perishing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dampness around offside steering rack gaiter/pipes/pinion area
front and rear suspension corroding
front wipers smearing slightly and noisy
nearside rear door stiff to open from outside
noise from engine
outer front cv gaiters perishing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU05 ACF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 ACF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BU05 ACF registered?
BU05 ACF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is BU05 ACF safe to buy?
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